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> But yes, the author is likely taking for granted that non-US residents would read the article. Why should they need to? Should French journalists account for
by deaddodo 2y ago
> But yes, the author is likely taking for granted that non-US residents would read the article.
Why should they need to? Should French journalists account for French-speaking Americans? What about German, Nigerian and Chinese ones?
The only reason this argument ever comes up is because English is the most common second-language spoken. American, British, Aussie, etc journalists have no more moral or reasonable responsibility to account for non-native/foreign audiences than any other nationalities do.
If you want to read a foreign publication, it's on you to deal with their local norms.
- shiroiushi 2y ago>Should French journalists account for French-speaking Americans? What about German, Nigerian and Chinese ones? They don't have to: French, Germans, Nigerians, and Chinese all use Celsius. >The only reason this argument ever comes up is because English is the most common second-language spoken. No, it only comes up because Americans are the only people who use Fahrenheit.
- deaddodo 2y ago> If you want to read a foreign publication, it's on you to deal with their local norms.